NEW BLOG!

Head on over to the new blog location and check it out! www.daniellesaraphotography.com/blog 

From now on this will the place to find studio news, favorite photographs, recent session previews and more.

Thanks!
Danielle

Four Months and Growing | Maryland Baby Portraits

Baby B is certainly the most expressive four month old! He just lit up with grins and loved making faces at me. I had a great time capturing his cuteness! 

J - I wish you lived closer so I could see him more often but for now, I'll take what I can get. Enjoy your preview!

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Brand New | Newborn Photography in Maryland

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of spending some time with this sweet two week old. It took some patience but she rocked it out. She even gave me a few smiles. Being around beautiful babies can definitely give you a case of baby fever!

I can't wait to watch this little one grow. She is one of my Watch Me Grow members so I'll be seeing her again soon! 

Note: if you are interested in booking a newborn session, please let me know as soon as possible. The best time is when your baby is under two weeks old. Once your baby arrives it can be tough to coordinate a date and time so if you want to do a session, get your due date on my calendar when you are in your 8th month or sooner! It's one less thing to think about after your little one arrives :) 

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A Vintage Affair | Washington DC Event Photographer

A Vintage Affair is an annual evening of fine wine and cuisine to benefit the Children’s National Medical Center. I was honored to document the evening's festivities. The organizers did an excellent job from the decor to the auction items. Bravo! Events by Design executed the look and the Park Hyatt in Washington, D.C. hosted. A few speakers shared heartfelt stories about how the staff at Children's had touched their lives. There was lots of wine and good food, but most of all there was an incredible amount of generosity in the room.

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Simple | Arlington Virginia Newborn Photography

Back to blogging! I love how these portraits of 10 day old baby A turned out. There is something so beautiful and timeless about simple newborn portraits. I am definitely in a black and white mood today.

 He has the cutest little features.

Congratulations again! Thanks for allowing me to be a special part of this time for your family!

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Catching up and Signing Up | Bethesda Maryland Photographer

I'm back and have lots of pictures to share from our journey to China and Thailand! We saw so many incredible places and things. I will share the images soon. Right now I'm busy catching up on sessions from early March. Thanks to my amazing clients for their patience while I have been away! I'm also preparing some exciting new things for the studio. Fun changes are happening... little by little! I can't wait to share them all. 

I've started a newsletter to keep everyone informed of all things Danielle Sara Photography with some tips for taking better pictures on your own. Just in case you don't check the blog every day :) this will be a great way to stay in touch so you don't miss out on giveaways, specials, and studio news. Just leave your name and email in the spaces below - and you're in! 

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Never a post without a picture... Here is a shot of us on the Great Wall of China!

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Vacation

I will be on vacation starting tomorrow! Off to explore another part of the world. In the meantime please enjoy this irresistible little one I photographed last week. He was full of sleepy smiles. 

I am looking forward to returning to meet my March clients and filling the calendar for April and June! And I'm getting very excited to start shooting outdoors again! Spring is just around the corner :) 


I will respond to all calls and emails when I return. 

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Smile | Baltimore Maryland Newborn Photographer

This 6lb beautiful baby girl was a pleasure to photograph. She gave me a mix of awake and sweet sleepiness. Such a beautiful family and such good friends of mine! I have been anxiously awaiting her arrival and I'm glad I took the trip to Baltimore to meet her.

 I love her little smile!

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"How to Eataly"

New York City is one of my favorite cities. Ok, I'm not going to lie, it is my favorite city. Since I used to live there I try to go up as much as I can to visit with friends, try new restaurants, and shop. This trip I was very much looking forward to checking out the brand new, largest artisanal Italian food and wine marketplace in the world by Mario Batali, Eataly. What a wonderful place! Despite the crowds, it was a fun experience exploring the variety of markets, cafes, and restaurants each representing the best of Italian food. We managed to get a seat at one of the counters to try a quick sampling. I highly recommend putting Eataly on your to do list if you are planning a visit to New York... and give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the food and wine!

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And the winner is......

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Rakhi & Company giveaway! We collected all of the names of people who commented, mixed them up, assigned each a number, and then using random.org generated the winning number. The winner is Lisa Helfert! 

Lisa said "Wildwood necklace - beautiful. so many good choices." 

Congrats Lisa! Please email rakhi@rakhiandco.com to claim your prize!! 

Please continue to check in with Danielle Sara Photography here on the blog and on facebook for news, announcements and future giveaways! 

Happy Valentine's Day from Danielle Sara Photography!

"If you want something you've never had before, 

you have to do something you've never done before"

 - Drina Reed

It's Time For A Giveaway!

A giveaway just in time for Valentine's Day! 

A few weeks ago I met with Rakhi of Rakhi & Company to take some product shots for her brand new website. She has gorgeous necklaces, bracelets, and earrings and we had fun styling the images. Her custom designed jewelry is wearable throughout any day and evening, regardless of the occasion. You can see the images that I took here, here, and here on her website. 

Since Valentine's Day is just around the corner we thought it would be fun to giveaway a Rakhi & Company item to one lucky lady! Gentlemen are of course also eligible to win an item for their Valentine.  

So how do you enter to win? Follow the rules below.

1. Visit www.RakhiandCo.com and find your favorite item. 

2. Leave a comment on this Blog or on my Facebook page with the name of your favorite piece of jewelry that you want to win.

For an extra entry, leave a comment on the Rakhi & Company Facebook page with the name of your favorite item. 


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Giveaway is open until Monday, February 21st at 10pm when we will choose a winner at random from all the entries. The winner will get to select any item they want from the website!


Winners will be announced on Facebook so be sure to LIKE us so you don't miss the announcement! Good luck!

{a few of the images from the Rakhi & Company photo shoot are below...but there are lots more gorgeous items on the website so go check it out!}

These are the traditional Rakhi's, from which Rakhi & Company got its name. Each Rakhi is unique and spans a spectrum from a simple thread to intricately detailed bracelets. The Rakhis themselves have been a source of inspiration for many of the jewelry designs.

Onesies Maryland

I had a fun time being part of the Maryland Winter Onesies program earlier this month.  Robyn does such a great job organizing this group by planning fun and educational activities for moms and their babies. Here are just a few of the cute kids I got to hang out with during our mini-photo sessions. It was great meeting everyone!

If you have a baby under one year old, check out www.onesiesdc.com for more information. A great way for you and your kids to make friends.